The celebrity whale Hvaldimir is dead – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country

This is confirmed by researcher Sebastian Strand, who has worked with the whale for a number of years. – Unfortunately, he was found dead today. There are no major injuries to him, but we will have it investigated further, says Strand to news. Hvaldimir hangs news has been in contact with the Directorate of Fisheries, which has received tips about the same. The white whale is pictured hanging from a crane at Risavika harbor in Sola municipality. Photo: Ole Elias Huse The cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The famous whale was first discovered by fishermen off Ingøy in Finnmark in 2019. He was wearing a tight harness and probably came from captivity in Russia. Among other things, he was accused of being a Russian spy, while others thought he was a therapy whale. The discovery received international attention. The whale proved to be tame and contact-seeking towards humans. The locals gave it the name Hvaldimir. Since then, he has been diligently followed by the Norwegian people on his journey south through the beautiful country. In May 2023 he was observed in Stavanger, and in November he was to be found in Lysefjorden. Published 31.08.2024, at 16.02 Updated 31.08.2024, at 16.17



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